San Antonio enjoys a diverse industry portfolio that continues to strengthen and build upon the city's historic economic base. Diverse industry strengths have emerged in recent years, making San Antonio one of the most recession resistant economies in the country. Combining the global connections with a focus on jobs and investments the City seeks to create a globally competitive and internationally connected economic development environment that supports entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes toward investment and job creation.

Visit in person

Schedule Appointment

Send US Mail

Send an Email

Access Online

Mobile Device

The Mayor and City Council are the community’s key decision makers. They focus on: the provision and efficiency of basic services; their district’s growth; capital improvement projects; land use and development; the city’s financial growth and economic development; and other important issues. Council members focus on how City policies not only meet the needs of their constituents, but also how they meet the goals of the entire community.

The 2014 City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration marks the 27th anniversary of the City's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Join one of the largest marches and commemorations in the U.S. aimed at honoring and continuing Dr. King's legacy.

San Antonio is an amazing place. Throughout the SA 2020 process, you proved it by showing up in droves on weeknights and Saturdays to dream about our city`s future. At a time when other big American cities reflect the skeptical chords of our national discourse, we had local CEOs sitting side-by-side with grassroots activists in a dialogue that looked like folks chatting over the backyard fence.

Located just below the headwaters of the San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue. The Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Garden Theatre are located at Brackenridge Park.

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike.

Get help enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace on Nov. 16

Want to learn more about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act? Do you want to enroll in health insurance, but are not sure how to? “Enroll SA Fest” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Neighborhood Place, located at 3014 Rivas Street. Health navigators will be on hand to help you sign up for health insurance that meets your individual needs. For questions call (210) 207-8172.

If you do not have health insurance, you may be eligible for coverage in the Marketplace. Get informed on how to sign up.

What’s happening?

The new health care law — called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or “Affordable Care Act” for short— was passed in 2010. The law will ensure that more Americans have access to quality, affordable health care. Starting in 2014, most people will be required to have health insurance or pay a penalty. Coverage can be through your employer, an insurance company, a government program such as Medicaid or Medicare or insurance bought in the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can sign up Oct. 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014.

Where can you go to get more information?

VISIT WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV – the official site of the federally facilitated marketplace in Texas. Here you can make comparisons of benefits and prices and determine if you may be eligible to receive financial assistance depending on household size and income. Live chat is available. You can also sign up to receive Marketplace emails and text message updates.

CALL 1 (800) 318-2596 – Get help with completing an application over the phone and have your questions answered 24/7. TTY users may call 1 (855) 889-4325.

IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE – In San Antonio there will be several locations where you can gain access to paper applications and internet access to include several City of San Antonio Library Branches. In some cases, in-person assistance may be available through a trained Navigator or Certified Application Counselor.

Related Links

Disclaimer

The DotGov newsletter is produced by the City of San Antonio’s Communications and Public Affairs Department. Content presented in DotGov is accurate at the time of publication and may not reflect changes made after publication. Archived articles are available two years after the original publication date.